first week impressions/?s

cmdr_anomic · May 1st, 2008, 04:06 PM

so ive had my 08 gt for a week and love it. only thing i dont really like is the speedometer is kinda hard to read at a glance; and when a cop is ridin my A$$ im havin trouble keeping at the speed limit.

does anyone have a recomendation to replace the 4ft tall antena mast? im pretty sure i dont need one that big.

the only other thing i dont like is the big chrome doughnut on the trunk lid. other than the cdc blackout panel is there a way to get rid of this? i saw the blackout panel on a car and didnt like that much plastic if i pull the chrome thing off what is under it?

still trying to be gentle as im <500miles only hit the limiter a couple times so far; again i have to watch the tach becuase in 1 and 2 it feels like it still has lots of power up there so im not shifting fast enough.

WILD Jeff · May 1st, 2008, 04:43 PM

Yeah I hate the speedometer too, it's a bitch too read. Thinking about getting a white face.

06RedfireGT · May 1st, 2008, 05:36 PM

The speedometer is kinda hard to read, but you'll get used to it after awhile. As far as the rear badge, you can buy different styles of them or delete it all together.

SoonerStang · May 1st, 2008, 05:47 PM

saleen has a replacement rear fascia that encorporates the liscense plate into the trunk lid.

KingKelleyxSHREDx · May 1st, 2008, 05:49 PM

congrats on the new stang! yeah you do get used to it, but i usually forget to check all together. i just listen to my exhaust and know around what speed it is. in line with the antenna delete, does anyone know how to get rid of the satellite radio receiver?

06RedfireGT · May 1st, 2008, 06:12 PM

Originally Posted by KingKelleyxSHREDx

congrats on the new stang! yeah you do get used to it, but i usually forget to check all together. i just listen to my exhaust and know around what speed it is. in line with the antenna delete, does anyone know how to get rid of the satellite radio receiver?

You could put the antenna on the rear deck right beneath the window.

06RedfireGT · May 1st, 2008, 06:16 PM

And about the antenna, I have the Steeda billet antenna and I think it looks great.

06RedfireGT · May 1st, 2008, 06:19 PM

06VistaGT · May 1st, 2008, 06:29 PM

AmericanMuscle has a few short antennas available in black or chrome. Mustang Shorty Antenna

I think there are some antenna delete kits out there too.

cmdr_anomic · May 1st, 2008, 08:17 PM

wow the expedition had the in-windshield antenna (my moms is like a 2002 or so) and it recieves very well, and = good looks

i havent seen the rear badge delete kit other than the mentioned cdc black plastic thing can u point me towards one.

cmdr_anomic · May 1st, 2008, 08:19 PM

Originally Posted by KingKelleyxSHREDx

i just listen to my exhaust and know around what speed it is.

lol my old car i could tell how fast i was going just by how hard it was shaking

the 08 is so smooth though that i really cant feel how fast im going without checking the poorly designed speedo

acehogg69 · May 1st, 2008, 09:58 PM

Soonerstang do you have a link or website for that fascia? Also 06Redfire clue us in on that. Even the shorter ones on the front look out of place IMO>

Black_07GT · May 1st, 2008, 11:04 PM

I shortened my factory antenna. I don't have a pic since I shortened it, but the ball on the end is pressed on. You can pull it off with a pair of pliers( put a rag on it the the pliers). I just took a bolt cutter and cut it to the length I wanted then put the ball back on with red lock tight and painted it gloss black so it would match the car. It actually gets good reception. It's only about 10" now.

05mustang_kb_charged · May 1st, 2008, 11:44 PM

i just cut the antenna off with a dremel and left the little stub sticking out, i don't listen to the radio though so if you do this isn't recommended since you get no radio stations unless they are really close or really strong signal

KingKelleyxSHREDx · May 2nd, 2008, 12:19 AM

Originally Posted by cmdr_anomic

lol my old car i could tell how fast i was going just by how hard it was shaking

dude that is scary hahaha! i had an experience like that too. in my old corolla i topped the engine at 110 and quickly let off to slow down. damn front end started lifting off of the ground. but hitting that speed was fun.

Emay · May 2nd, 2008, 01:45 AM

Faux gas cap fix:

KingKelleyxSHREDx · May 2nd, 2008, 01:51 AM

^dude that is fucking awesome! (Got Boost?)

Emay · May 2nd, 2008, 02:05 AM

Got Milk? didn't look right...

GTblackprodigy · May 2nd, 2008, 02:22 AM

i've driven my buddy's 07 stang..i got use to the speedometer..at first its weird though

cmdr_anomic · May 2nd, 2008, 05:21 AM

emay is that paint or a replacement unit? my car is black also i think i could go with that

May 1st, 2008, 04:06 PM	#1
cmdr_anomic Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 151	first week impressions/?s so ive had my 08 gt for a week and love it. only thing i dont really like is the speedometer is kinda hard to read at a glance; and when a cop is ridin my A$$ im havin trouble keeping at the speed limit. does anyone have a recomendation to replace the 4ft tall antena mast? im pretty sure i dont need one that big. the only other thing i dont like is the big chrome doughnut on the trunk lid. other than the cdc blackout panel is there a way to get rid of this? i saw the blackout panel on a car and didnt like that much plastic if i pull the chrome thing off what is under it? still trying to be gentle as im <500miles only hit the limiter a couple times so far; again i have to watch the tach becuase in 1 and 2 it feels like it still has lots of power up there so im not shifting fast enough. __________________ RFOM -- CLAN: La$t of th3 4d H3r0$ (i4d) Kills60,000 Deaths 25,000

May 1st, 2008, 04:43 PM	#2
WILD Jeff Regular 2005 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 418	Yeah I hate the speedometer too, it's a bitch too read. Thinking about getting a white face. __________________ WILD Jeff Shrewsberry If you want a good deal on a brand new Mustang (or any FORD) PM me!!

May 1st, 2008, 05:47 PM	#4
SoonerStang Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 175	saleen has a replacement rear fascia that encorporates the liscense plate into the trunk lid. __________________ -1970 428 Mach 1 456 hp 4spd Tangelo Pearl -2007 Mustang GT Alloy Metallic *(awaiting modification) Hurst Crew Member No. 5

May 1st, 2008, 05:49 PM	#5
KingKelleyxSHREDx Regular 07 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 138	congrats on the new stang! yeah you do get used to it, but i usually forget to check all together. i just listen to my exhaust and know around what speed it is. in line with the antenna delete, does anyone know how to get rid of the satellite radio receiver? __________________ 07 GT Black with Gold Stripes Mostly stock (for now. . . poor college student, saving for more!) Roush axle backs 3.55 gears

May 1st, 2008, 06:29 PM	#9
06VistaGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,549	AmericanMuscle has a few short antennas available in black or chrome. Mustang Shorty Antenna I think there are some antenna delete kits out there too. __________________ -C+L Street intake -SCT X-Calibrator2 tuner w/Brenspeed tunes -Kooks LT headers w/catted X-pipe -Steeda Pulleys -MAC axlebacks Please leave rep for helpful info.

May 1st, 2008, 08:17 PM	#10
cmdr_anomic Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 151	wow the expedition had the in-windshield antenna (my moms is like a 2002 or so) and it recieves very well, and = good looks i havent seen the rear badge delete kit other than the mentioned cdc black plastic thing can u point me towards one. __________________ RFOM -- CLAN: La$t of th3 4d H3r0$ (i4d) Kills60,000 Deaths 25,000

May 1st, 2008, 09:58 PM	#12
acehogg69 Hardcore Enthusiast 06 GT with bolt ons I sucked Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cheese country!! aka WI Posts: 1,091	Soonerstang do you have a link or website for that fascia? Also 06Redfire clue us in on that. Even the shorter ones on the front look out of place IMO> __________________ Kyle Busch Haters Club!! Member Uno! Tony wrote "Blowers blow, turbos suck, and nitrous rules!!! lol " Borla cattless L/T's topped with Flowmasters , Roush short throw, JLT2 CAI w/ X-CAL2 from Brenspeed, Bullit 18X9 and 18X10 deep dish.

May 1st, 2008, 11:04 PM	#13
Black_07GT Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 48	I shortened my factory antenna. I don't have a pic since I shortened it, but the ball on the end is pressed on. You can pull it off with a pair of pliers( put a rag on it the the pliers). I just took a bolt cutter and cut it to the length I wanted then put the ball back on with red lock tight and painted it gloss black so it would match the car. It actually gets good reception. It's only about 10" now. __________________ Black 07 GT Auto Trans Bassani Race Axle Back,C&L CAI,BamaChips, Steeda Ultralights, Steeda UDP

May 1st, 2008, 11:44 PM	#14
05mustang_kb_charged Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Mustang GT Dyno Racer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: LSU Country Posts: 2,035	i just cut the antenna off with a dremel and left the little stub sticking out, i don't listen to the radio though so if you do this isn't recommended since you get no radio stations unless they are really close or really strong signal __________________ A Couple Bolt-Ons and GOOD Air 613 rwhp and 534 rwtq on 17 psi. and 17 degrees of timing F/I Crew Member #1 KENNE BELL Crew Member #1 Click Here>>http://www.twinscrewracing.com/ http://www.radmustangs.com/

May 2nd, 2008, 01:45 AM	#16
Emay Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Look over your shoulder Posts: 1,792	Faux gas cap fix: __________________ View and purchase my pics: http://erinmayphotography.exposuremanager.com/g/

May 2nd, 2008, 01:51 AM	#17
KingKelleyxSHREDx Regular 07 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 138	^dude that is fucking awesome! (Got Boost?) __________________ 07 GT Black with Gold Stripes Mostly stock (for now. . . poor college student, saving for more!) Roush axle backs 3.55 gears

May 2nd, 2008, 02:05 AM	#18
Emay Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Look over your shoulder Posts: 1,792	Got Milk? didn't look right... __________________ View and purchase my pics: http://erinmayphotography.exposuremanager.com/g/

May 2nd, 2008, 02:22 AM	#19
GTblackprodigy Enthusiast 2001 Camaro z28 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: southern cali Posts: 601	i've driven my buddy's 07 stang..i got use to the speedometer..at first its weird though __________________ -November Birthday Club- 2001 Mustang GT(sold but not forgotten) 2001 Camaro Z28 332rwhp (on mustang dyno) -The bullshit stops once my right foot drops dont forget to REP me!!

May 2nd, 2008, 05:21 AM	#20
cmdr_anomic Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 151	emay is that paint or a replacement unit? my car is black also i think i could go with that __________________ RFOM -- CLAN: La$t of th3 4d H3r0$ (i4d) Kills60,000 Deaths 25,000

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